Banish

DISPEL

Think of a word meaning to scatter or drive away, often used for doubts or illusions.

"Banish" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to a word that means to drive away or eliminate something. The answer "DISPEL" fits perfectly because it means to make something (like a doubt or fear) disappear completely. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct synonym match, which is common in simpler crossword clues. Think of it like clearing fog or dismissing a myth.